Binaygarh: West Medinipur's Dacoit Fort Could Become New Tourist Hub

• An ancient, dilapidated fort in Binaygarh, Narayangarh, West Medinipur, holds a unique history of dacoits returning to mainstream society.
• Historians reveal that the fort was named 'Binaygarh' after dacoit leader Binayak by King Deviballabh of the Pal dynasty.
• The Pal dynasty, founded by Gandharva Pal, aimed to suppress dacoits and integrate them into society, with Narayangarh named after his son Narayanballabh.
• Binaygarh once featured a pleasure palace, wind palace, stables, a Baraduari, and a large lake known as 'Ranbandh'.
• Locals are advocating for the preservation and development of Binaygarh as a tourist center to educate future generations about this historical site.

Why It Matters: Binaygarh, a historic fort in West Medinipur named after a dacoit leader, is poised for tourism development.